Company: Specialised Polymer Engineering Ltd
About Us: Specialised Polymer Engineering (SPE) is a leading provider of high-quality polymer solutions, delivering tailored engineering services to a wide range of industries. Based in Southampton, we pride ourselves on our technical expertise, innovation, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Role Overview:
To ensure all products are correctly identified, marked, inspected, and documented in accordance with customer requirements, engineering drawings, specifications, and company procedures.
This role requires an individual with exceptional attention to detail who can accurately verify product conformity, maintain full traceability through QR code systems, and ensure all associated documentation is complete and correct prior to product release
Key Responsibilities:
Part Marking & Traceability
- Apply part markings accurately and consistently in accordance with customer specifications and engineering drawings
- Verify all marking information for accuracy before application
- Ensure markings are legible, correctly positioned, and compliant with customer requirements
- Carefully cross-check part identification against manufacturing documentation and customer requirements
- Immediately report any discrepancies or uncertainty regarding product identification
Inspection & Verification
- Inspect products against customer drawings, specifications and manufacturing records
- Verify that dimensions, quantities, and identification markings match documented requirements
- Conduct thorough visual inspections to identify defects, inconsistencies, or non-conformities
- Ensure all inspection records are completed accurately and legibly Prevent the release of any product where conformity cannot be verified
- Prevent the release of any product where conformity cannot be verified
Documentation Review
- Meticulously review manufacturing and quality documentation for completeness and accuracy
- Verify material certificates, inspection records, job cards, and Certificates of Conformity against customer requirements
- Ensure traceability records are complete and correctly linked to the relevant product
- Identify and escalate any discrepancies, omissions, or documentation errors
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing and inspection environment
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to follow procedures accurately
- Quality-focused mindset
Desirable Skills:
- Familiarity with quality management systems, ideally AS9100 or ISO 9001
- Ability to read engineering drawings
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to grow within a leading engineering company
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and organised individual looking to join a successful engineering company, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Specialised Polymer Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton, Hampshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Part Marking: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Southampton, Hampshire (required)
Work Location: In person
